Making ornate floor art can be a celebratory act for festivals like Diwali and a meditative ... throughout India. The kolam, in Tamil Nadu, is traditionally made with white rice flour.

Let’s be real—what’s Diwali without ... perfect touch of colour and tradition. From north to south India, this art form is known by many names—Alpana, Chowk Poorna, Kolam, Madana, Muggu ...